Coumestrol
SIGMA/27883 - BioReagent, suitable for fluorescence, ≥97.5% (HPLC)
Synonym: 7,12-
CAS Number: 479-13-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H8O5
Molecular Weight: 268.22
EC Number: 207-525-6
MDL Number: MFCD00016885
Linear Formula: C15H8O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥97.5% (HPLC) |
| fluorescence | λex 377 nm; λem 437 nm in 0.1 M Tris pH 8.0 |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C15H8O5/c16-7-1-3-9-11 |
| InChI key | ZZIALNLLNHEQPJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | ≥350 °C (lit.) |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | Oc1ccc-2c(OC(=O)c3c-2oc4c |
| solubility | DMSO: soluble |
| suitability | suitable for fluorescence |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Coumestrol has anti-estrogenic actions in the brain and pituitary, mediated through estrogen receptor-α. |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥97.5% (HPLC) |
| mp | ≥350 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


